Best Warzone Assault Rifle loadouts in Season 5 Reloaded

It doesn’t matter what Warzone map you’re playing; ARs are always a great option thanks to their versatility, with the best assault rifles often dominating the battle royale’s meta.

Assault rifles are the most adaptable weapons in Call of Duty. Whether you’re shooting an enemy 10 meters away or 100 meters away, an assault rifle can get the job done. Their ability to perform in most situations is a massive strength that’s exclusive to this weapon class.

With already strong options like the MCW and Holger 556 receiving buffs in Season 5 Reloaded, assault rifles will play an important part in this season’s meta. Equally, a nerf to the dominant STG44 has opened a window for another AR to take over, so your loadouts will need updating.

Even though ARs are in a good spot, not all of them are worth using. You’ll want to avoid options that lack the TTK, recoil control, and damage range to be worthwhile, as running them could ruin your classes.

Best Assault Rifle loadouts

These are the five best assault rifle loadouts to run in Season 5 Reloaded to make sure that you are using the strongest builds possible:

1. STG44

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Best STG44 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Bruen Acrux Heavy Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

In Season 5, the STG44 outclassed everything else, and it wasn’t close. A hefty nerf to its damage in Season 5 Reloaded has closed the gap to its competitors significantly, but this gun’s ease of use at practically any range means it is still the best assault rifle in Warzone. Until it’s freakishly low recoil is adjusted, that seems unlikely to change anytime soon.

2. SVA 545

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Best SVA 545 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
• Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
• Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: Citadel Grip

The SVA 545 is great at long-range thanks to its extremely low recoil and fast TTK. Its damage hardly drops off at all while firing at a distance, so you can bring it with you into any encounter and depend on it to get the job done. Regardless of whether you use it in burst mode or full auto, the SVA 545 remains a fantastic option for those wanting a strong yet consistent weapon that’s easy to use.

3. Holger 556

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Best Holger 556 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: RB Addle Assault Stock
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

The Holger 556 was already a meta contender in Season 5, so the damage range buff it received in Season 5 Reloaded has only made it even better. The gun has high damage, low recoil, and good mobility, which makes it strong in both close quarters and at medium range. It’s a true jack-of-all-trades primary weapon, but its smaller magazine can be a hindrance in Trios and Quads.

4. MTZ-556

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Best MTZ-556 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: MTZ Clinch Pro Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: MTZ Marauder Stock
• Magazine: 50 Round Drum

Thanks to a surprise buff back in Season 5, the MTZ-556 has remained one of the best assault rifles in Warzone. It is a fantastic long-range option that has little recoil, but the MTZ-556 also hits hard up close thanks to its AR-SMG hybrid roots. This is one of the rare weapons that is equally strong on both Resurgence and Battle Royale, which goes to show just how good an option it is right now.

5. BAL-27

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Best BAL-27 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Crown-H3 Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: Ardent Tac Stock
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

A damage range buff in Season 5 Reloaded was finally enough to push the BAL-27 into the meta. It’s been a strong option for some time now, offering great damage thanks to its fire rate that ramps up as you hold the trigger. This can take some getting used to, but those who master this sci-fi assault rifle’s unique characteristics will be dominating lobbies in no time.

All Warzone Assault Rifles ranked

There are currently 25 assault rifles in Warzone Season 5 Reloaded, with the latest addition being the STG44, a throwback to the iconic AR that was meta in World at War, Vanguard, and even Advanced Warfare.

Here’s every assault rifle ranked from best to worst, assuming you use the best loadout possible for each weapon:

1. STG44
2. SVA 545
3. Holger 556
4. MTZ-556
5. BAL-27
6. MCW
7. BP50
8. Tempus Razorback
9. M16
10. Kastov 762
11. M13B
12. FR Avancer
13. FR 5.56
14. DG-56
15. Kastov 545
16. STB 556
17. RAM-7
18. Chimera
19. ISO Hemlock
20. TR-76 Geist
21. Lachmann 556
22. TAQ-56
23. M4
24. Kastov 74u
25. M13C

If you fancy using something that isn’t an assault rifle, check out these meta SMG loadouts, including the best builds possible for the FJX Horus, Striker 9, and more. You’ll also want to make sure you are using the best graphics settings and controller settings to streamline your experience.